as in aft
near, toward, or in the stern of a ship or the tail of an aircraft
if you turn around and look astern, you'll see dolphins following the boat
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for astern
Adverb
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Also of note is the Dusk Bar, which sits aft on Deck 10 and is stocked with interesting spirits.—
David Swanson,
Travel + Leisure,
27 May 2024 -
Open exterior decks forward and aft allow for a steady sea breeze, as the owner—who was last aboard his yacht in the summer of 2021—used to regularly enjoy.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
10 Feb. 2023
Adjective
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Carbon-ceramic brakes are also standard here and reduce unsprung mass by nearly 60 pounds, while a new front splitter and rear spoiler aid high-speed stability.—
Bradley Iger,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
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Parking will be available in the rear lot by Door 4.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
Adverb
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To this day, Freeman cannot bring himself to wear his cap backward.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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Massachusetts residents are tired of watching politicians bend over backwards for every political agenda imaginable while our own citizens, especially our veterans, are treated like an afterthought.—
Anne Brensley,
Boston Herald,
9 May 2026
Adverb
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But the borrowers who have fallen behind on their debt payments are at risk of even higher stress levels once the debt collection process escalates beyond calls and letters and into the legal system.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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In babies, the measles virus can also cause a rare condition called subacute sclerosing panencephalitis, or SSPE — when a weakened form of the disease remains behind even after symptoms seem to clear.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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“Astern.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astern. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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